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  1. A

    Fz6 2004 check engine light 2 cyl. working

    Hi, I was riding today my FZ6 2004 and my check engine light went on, and bike started working on two cylinders. I stopped turned it off waited few mins started it and it was working normally, then it happened two more times. I did the diagnostics and following faults numbers occured: 13 15...
  2. trepetti

    Sprag clutch problem?

    Started up for my morning ride today uneventfully. Met my buddy for coffee, went to start up and starter motor spins freely without the sprag clutch engaging. Bump started the bike and rode another 90 minutes or so. Got home, shut down, hit the starter, bike started right up. Three times...
  3. T

    Major Update!!!!!

    I just wanted to give you guys an update I got my bike in November of last year and started working on it. A friend of mine had it in his garage for a few years and wasn't using it so I picked it up from him and started working on it. Here are the first few pics. And here are the Current...
  4. zixaq

    Dead FZ6 :(

    I'm getting ready to go get my bike towed home, but once I get it here I need to get it troubleshot and repaired quickly as it's my primary mode of transportation. Long version: My bike started to do a whining/whistling noise yesterday that increased with engine revs, reproducible on center...
  5. agf

    Many Humpies Happy

    maybe I started to celebrate too early, but Daniel aka Humperdinkel is celebrating too as its one of those ones with a "0" on the end of it! Many Happies Humpy
  6. Cloggy

    Paris starts enforcing new emission zones

    http://www.fema-online.eu/website/index.php/2017/01/16/paris-starts-enforcing-low-emissions-zones/ Paris has started enforcing new emission zones, the FZ6 S2 is still OK with its Euro 3 standard :thumbup: (BTW the S1 is still fine with its Euro 2 standard :rockon:)
  7. yamihoe

    Numerous issues, overheating, rising idle, drivability....

    Hey guys and gals, I've been away for a bit! ;):( I've started having some serious issues with my baby lately, rampant overheating ( flushed once a year since I've owned it in 2010) the radiator has been cleaned and I verified it with my boroscope, cut the thermostat ( restricted opening but...
  8. M

    Fuel gauge question

    Okay so I've got a new problem to deal with my bike. When i started it up to go for my first ride I noticed that my fuel gauge was acting weird it started out at 3 bars and dropped pretty quickly down to nothing and went into reserve but I knew I had almost a half tank of gas. So on my next ride...
  9. M

    Battery dead after being on tender all winder?

    2006 FZ6, year old battery stored for the winter on a battery tender. Took it out once the weather got nice, started up just like normal even after sitting for 3 months. Rode about 10 minutes and stopped at a place for 5 minutes. Tried to start her up, hear fuel pump prime once I turn the key on...
  10. Love@FirstRide

    Something strange? no start?

    So i tried starting my bike this morning and it just went reh reh reh reh reh reh.. no start. no signs of battery power loss the rehs were consistant. So i just roll started it and now its starting up just fine.. any ideas?
  11. R

    FZ6 Motovlogging

    So I had shut down my other channel because it had nothing to do with motorcycles at all and well...it was a mash up of a bunch of crap that I never organized. I have started a new channel and also I have started Motovlogging with the FZ6. Here is my channel and take a look at some of the...
  12. M

    Battery Problem?

    I have recently bought my bike from a local guy. The bike has ran and started fine for the last few weeks, but recently been having problems. Also, the bike has a brand new battery that was put in before purchasing. I started my bike and rode it during the day, on my way home it started fine...
  13. F

    Polaris Acquires Timbersled

    Timbersled started in my home town. They are building a new facility next to my work. Polaris Acquires Timbersled | Business Wire
  14. M

    Stuck in Egypt

    I'm trying to get home and broke down to outside of hatch nm. Got gas, bike started stuttering and dying 20 miles down the road. Would surge and die. Checked the battery connections and all good. Waited and it started up but same surging and dying in a few miles. Finally it wouldn't start at...
  15. J

    Throttle Tension Problems???

    Hello guys, I've had my bike not long now and recently I've noticed that the throttle is sticking slightly. Mods I've done is: FZ1 Bars ProGrips 20mm Bar Risers I didn't notice this right after doing the mods so I'm not sure whether its that, though I used WD40 on the throttle cable...
  16. FZSexy

    Best Way To Prevent Bike From Starting?

    Hi Guys I lost a key to my bike somewhere between my parking space and my apartment. It's only a 50ft walk, but a well travelled path by other tenants. None of my neighbors claim to have found it. So, security measures must be taken as I smell a rat or two. I keep the bike chained and will...
  17. FB400

    Considering FZ6 Repaint. Need advice

    As I removed the JR Manta tankbag last spring to get gas what emerges is several deep vertical scratches as I unwittingly dragged the errant magnet across the tank. Horrifying you say? I almost grinned. Because I have been pining to get back into painting for at least a few years. I thought...
  18. PFD023

    Cell phone GPS

    Guys not sure if this is posted anywhere else (couldn't find it) but for those who weren't aware this could be very helpful. My current Garmin 550 is on it's last legs (touch screen issue) and I started looking for a replacement. Came across a rideapart article where the author was using a...
  19. PFD023

    Take a moment - Sept 11

    Folks if you haven't already, please take a moment today and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on this day. Also please don't forget those who rose to the occasion and assisted in search and rescue/recovery efforts and as a result are now suffering from health related...
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